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Naftali Bennett: Right-winger, likely kingmaker and possible PM? Former high-tech entrepreneur was not asked to join the Netanyahu-led unity government last year as an expression of contempt; but now, Yamina's potential seats will be decisive in determining whether majority government can be formed AFP | Published: 03.16.21 , 09:02 Naftali Bennett is a multi-millionaire former high-tech entrepreneur who made a name in politics with hardline religious-nationalist rhetoric and who could be the kingmaker following Israel's election next week. Bennett leads the Yamina party, which has backed I...

Why are Israeli generals such terrible politicians? The popular myth that army generals have the skills to excel in politics will continue so long as Israeli society idealizes the military and masculinity. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak change the epaulets of Israeli Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, February 14, 2011. (Abir Sultan/Flash90) With the prospect of a fourth election in two years on the horizon, the political rumor mill in Israel is, yet again, excitedly discussing a potential new centrist party led by veteran military leaders. ...